Ways You Can Improve Home Air Quality for Better Breathing


Your home should be a place where you can take a deep breath and relax. However, that may not be so easy if the air quality in your home is poor, especially if you have allergies, asthma, or other conditions affecting your respiratory health. Irritants such as mold spores, dust mites, and pet dander may circulate through your home's HVAC system. The problem can become even worse during the colder months when you cannot open windows to the fresh air. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to improve the air quality of your home during all times of the year.

  1. Air Filters

Adding air filters to your home has many benefits that can help with keeping the air in your home clean. Dust, dandruff, and pollen can find their way into your home easily through an open window, pets, and by living in humid areas. These pollutants can be harmful to people with asthma and dirty up your home. Adding an air filter can help eliminate these pollutants and allow clean air to circulate throughout your home. Check places such as Amazon or stores like Best Buy to find an air filter that works best for you.

  1. Clean Frequently

Cleaning frequently can help to reduce the amount of irritants floating around your home, especially if you make a specific effort to target the areas where they tend to accumulate. Clutter can trap dust, so it should be eliminated. Drapes, bedding, and other soft, attractive surfaces should be cleaned or laundered frequently. For furniture that is less easy to launder or clean, such as box springs, mattresses, and pillows, dust mite-proof covers can be used if necessary. A vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter to trap irritants should be used to clean rugs and carpets approximately twice a week. Make sure that you’re using the right cleaning tools

  1. Change Filters

Filters in your air heating and cooling system trap irritants and allergens so that they don't recirculate. However, when these get clogged or haven’t been changed in a while, they don't work as efficiently and more irritants can get back into your home. Be sure to change these out when needed so that your air stays clean.

In addition to changing furnace and AC unit filters, you should change your refrigerator filter as well. This can help keep your food fresh and tasty and can improve water quality compared to using tap water. 


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